KLA · 1 day ago
Supply Chain Specialist
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $170K/yr
6+ years expKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. They are seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to lead supplier relationships, manage supply chain initiatives, and perform capacity analysis to support production growth and supply continuity.
ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Optimally lead and handle supplier relationships
Leads supply chain management initiatives on lead time reduction, cost reduction, value engineering, quality, reliability, and OTD
Understand company business requirements, market dynamics and trends, supply base and supply base capabilities
Provide sophisticated problem resolution and cross functional support for supplier customer concerns and supply disruptions, by expediting supply recovery. Including creation of and report outs of executive summaries and presentations to senior management
Partner with manufacturing to perform capacity analysis to support what-if scenarios, forecast changes, planning for production growth, and growth in spares business to support worldwide install base of tools
Performs continuity of supply risk assessment and develops/implements mitigation strategies
Partner with manufacturing, build engineering, and manufacturing design engineering to ensure KLA and/or supplier-initiated supply chain relocations are successful
Drive assessment of raw part's cost, supplier quality, supplier capability and capacity (ramp-up / ramp-down), and supplier consolidation
Perform assessments and make recommendations related to inventory forecasting, timing of inventory receipts, excess and obsolete optimization / reduction, and order quantity optimization
Collaborates with production planning, supply chain, and master scheduling teams to propose supply chain solutions and strategic or tactical plans, drawing on business data, commodity insights, and product expertise
Implement, lead, and coordinate supplier contracts, SOWs, SLAs, NDAs and any other required supplier agreements
Lead, co-ordinate and run supplier business reviews. Continually drive improvements based on gap analysis against business requirements
Lead, develop, build, and deploy supplier scorecards
Drives corporate and divisional initiatives to achieve performance targets
Crafts, implement and/or drives industry and company supply chain guidelines
Ensure adherence to corporate supply chain management standards, policies, procedures, and internal / external compliance requirements
Qualification
Required
Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; OR Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience; OR equivalent work experience
Experience with Supply Chain Management in any industry or Experience with Supply Chain Management within the Semiconductor Capital Equipment industry
Must possess Commercial aptitudes
The ability and desire to constantly learn is essential
Domestic and international travel is required (up to 20%)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Other voluntary benefits
401(K) including company matching
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
Student debt assistance
Tuition reimbursement program
Development and career growth opportunities and programs
Financial planning benefits
Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
Paid time off
Paid company holidays
Family care and bonding leave
Company
KLA
Kla creates tools and services that promote innovation in the electronics industry.
10001+ employees
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